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"The Zone of Interest": A Controversial Holocaust Masterpiece

"The Zone of Interest" is a haunting and unsettling film that explores the domestic life of Rudolf Hoss, the commandant of Auschwitz, and his family. Directed by Jonathan Glazer and adapted from Martin Amis' novel, the movie exposes the banality and evil of Nazism while sparing viewers from explicit scenes of inhumanity. Through taut performances, the film highlights the chilling contrast between the everyday lives of the Nazis and the horrors they perpetrate. With its timely message about the undetected depravity of mediocrity, "The Zone of Interest" is a must-see film.

via Observer|

#film #holocaust #jonathan-glazer

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A24's 'The Zone of Interest' Secures Major Worldwide Deals at Cannes

A24 has announced several key territory deals for Jonathan Glazer's The Zone Of Interest, which is a hot favorite for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Martin Amis and stars Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller. The drama is Glazer's first feature in a decade and his first film to premiere in Cannes. The film has received rave reviews and is produced by James Wilson and Ewa Puszcyńska with the backing of A24 and Film 4.

via Deadline|

#a24 #cannes-film-festival #film

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The Complex Legacy of Martin Amis.

Martin Amis, part of a talented group of writers including Salman Rushdie, Julian Barnes, Ian McEwan, Christopher Hitchens, James Fenton, and Clive James, was a gifted writer with a mordant wit and a finger on the pulse of postmodern culture. However, his writing revealed a disparity between the sordid events it narrated and the tamely conventional views that underpinned it. Amis dismissed socialism and Christianity as obsolete ideologies, but in his view, all ideologies were obsolete, except for middle-class liberalism, which he saw as plain common sense. His response to the 9/11 tragedy exposed the limits of liberalism, which can move quickly into a violent defence of the status quo.

via UnHerd|

#contemporary-culture #liberalism #literary-criticism

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The Zone of Interest: A Haunting Holocaust Drama.

Jonathan Glazer's new film, The Zone of Interest, is a psychological drama set in Auschwitz that purposefully doesn't show the graphic terrors of the death camp. Instead, the film follows the daily life of commandant Rudolf Höss and his family through calm, quotidian wide shots, while the constant churn of the death camp is heard behind the walls. Glazer's formalist approach, cross-breeding narrative cinema and conceptual art, is unsettling and effective, making The Zone of Interest a psychologically searing film that borders on the unwatchable.

via Vulture|

#auschwitz #film #jonathan-glazer

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Remembering Martin Amis: A Literary Legend with Acid Wit and Magnificent Prose.

The Financial Times praises the "acid wit and magnificent prose" of British author Martin Amis, known for his works such as "Money" and "London Fields". The article discusses Amis' writing style and his ability to capture the essence of modern society through his characters and their experiences.

via Financial Times|

#arts-and-culture #criticism #literature

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Remembering Martin Amis: A Legacy in Literature and AI Critique.

Martin Amis, the British writer known for his explosive, energetic prose, has died at the age of 73. Amis was the author of several acclaimed novels, including Money and The Zone of Interest, which focused on the Holocaust. Despite criticism of his later work, Amis's reputation will primarily rest on his early rush of funny, acidic, exquisitely literate novels.

via The Bulwark|

#british-writer #holocaust #literature

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Remembering Martin Amis: A Tribute to a Literary Legend.

Tributes pour in for Martin Amis, the celebrated British novelist who died at the age of 73. Salman Rushdie led the tributes, describing Amis as having a unique literary voice. Amis's writing style, which prioritized language over plot and narrative, was praised by many. He leaves behind a shelf of 15 novels, including Money and London Fields. Amis had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, the same illness that killed his friend Christopher Hitchens in 2011.

via The Guardian|

#literature #martin-amis #novelist

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Remembering Martin Amis: British Novelist Dies at 73.

Martin Amis, the acclaimed British writer known for his satirical and provocative works, has passed away at the age of 73. Amis was a prolific author, with over 20 novels and numerous essays and memoirs to his name. He was known for his sharp wit and incisive commentary on contemporary society, and his legacy as a literary icon will be remembered for years to come.

via Financial Times|

#legacy #literature #martin-amis

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Acclaimed British Novelist Martin Amis Passes Away at 73

British writer Martin Amis, known for his searing and insightful novels such as "Money: A Suicide Note" and "London Fields," has died at the age of 73 after a battle with esophageal cancer. Amis was one of the most acclaimed and discussed writers of the past 50 years and the author of 14 novels. He leaves behind a towering literary legacy and will be missed enormously.

via France 24|

#booker-prize #british-writer #literary-legacy

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Celebrated British Novelist Martin Amis Passes Away at 73

Martin Amis, one of the most celebrated British novelists of his generation, has died at the age of 73. He authored 14 novels and several non-fiction books, and is widely considered one of the most influential writers of his era. Amis is best known for his 1984 novel Money and the 1989 work London Fields. His work was often characterised by its darkly comic subject matter and satire. Amis had a truly recognisable voice and was a British writer who bridged the gap between the somewhat cosy style of the English novel that preceded him and the expansive fiction of America.

via BBC|

#arts-and-culture #british-literature #legacy

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Renowned British novelist Martin Amis passes away at 73.

British author Martin Amis, known for his novels "Money" and "London Fields," has died at the age of 73. His publisher, Penguin Books UK, announced his death on Saturday. Amis' wife, Isabel Fonseca, confirmed that his cause of death was esophageal cancer. Amis was a novelist, essayist, memoirist, critic, and stylist who had a significant impact on British literature. His works were noted for their dark, wry satire and inventiveness.

via CNN|

#british-literature #esophageal-cancer #martin-amis

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Remembering Martin Amis: A Legacy of Comic Brilliance.

Martin Amis, the acclaimed British author known for his "London trilogy" of novels, has died at age 73 from esophageal cancer. Over the span of his career, Amis published 15 novels as well as works of nonfiction and collections of essays and short stories. He turned his gaze inward with his well-regarded memoir, 2000’s “Experience.” Amis' distinct writing style was often filled with a caustic and cynical tone in his examination of modern life, leading him to be regarded by many as an enfant terrible.

via Los Angeles Times|

#british-novelist #literary-scene #literature

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Acclaimed British Novelist Martin Amis Passes Away at 73

Martin Amis, the influential British author known for novels such as Money and London Fields, has died at the age of 73 from esophageal cancer. Over his 40-year career, Amis published 15 novels, a memoir, short stories, screenplays, and works of nonfiction. He was considered one of the greatest writers of his time and his books will stand the test of time. However, in his later years, Amis sparked controversy for his views, including being accused of Islamophobia and advocating for euthanasia booths.

via NPR|

#british-literature #controversy #legacy

arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Acclaimed British Novelist Martin Amis Passes Away at 73.

Martin Amis, the acclaimed British writer and author of 14 novels, including Money: A Suicide Note and London Fields, has died at the age of 73 after a battle with oesophageal cancer. Amis was named one of the 50 best British writers since 1945 and was listed for the Booker Prize twice. He leaves behind a towering legacy and an indelible mark on the British cultural landscape.

via Al Jazeera English|

#arts-and-culture #booker-prize #british-literature

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British novelist Martin Amis dies at 73, leaving behind a legacy of rock 'n' roll sensibility and stylistic excellence.

British novelist Martin Amis, known for his rock ‘n’ roll sensibility and exploration of dark themes, has died at the age of 73 from cancer of the esophagus. Amis was a leading voice among a generation of writers that included Ian McEwan and Salman Rushdie. His best-known works include “Money,” “The Information,” and “London Fields,” as well as his 2000 memoir, “Experience.” Amis was also a celebrity in his own right, with his life often chronicled by London tabloids. His legacy as a writer and cultural figure will be greatly missed.

via ABC News|

#british-literature #celebrity #legacy